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sanctuary in Spanish

sanctuary in Spanish is sanctuario, santuario — sanctuary means a place of safety or refuge from danger or persecution.

sanctuary in Spanish

sanctuario
noun
The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.
santuario
noun
The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.

What does "sanctuary" mean?

  1. noun A place of safety or refuge from danger or persecution.
    "The church offered sanctuary to families whose homes had flooded."
  2. noun An area set aside to protect wildlife or nature.
    "The island is a sanctuary for seabirds and seals."
  3. noun The sacred, central part of a church or temple around the altar.
    "The choir sang from the steps leading up to the sanctuary."
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sanctuary in a sentence

  • The church offered sanctuary to families whose homes had flooded.
  • The quiet garden was her sanctuary after a busy day.
  • The island is a sanctuary for seabirds and seals.
  • Volunteers work at the sanctuary, caring for rescued donkeys.

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What is "sanctuary" in Spanish?
"sanctuary" in Spanish is sanctuario, santuario. sanctuary means: A place of safety or refuge from danger or persecution.
How do you use "sanctuary" in a sentence?
Example: "The church offered sanctuary to families whose homes had flooded." In Spanish, "sanctuary" is sanctuario, santuario.
Are there other ways to say "sanctuary" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "sanctuary": sanctuario, santuario.
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